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Chacarra wins again on DP World Tour with unusual long putter
Eugenio Chacarra has won again on the DP World Tour, and his long putter is drawing as much attention as the trophy.
Eugenio Chacarra picked up another DP World Tour victory, and per the Golf.com report, the putter in his bag is a long model with an unconventional look. The outlet also covers the story behind the club and how it ended up in his hands. Read the full report.
Long putters have a specific history in the rules. Anchoring the club to the body was banned in 2016, which pushed most players back to standard lengths. Long shafts remain legal as long as the player does not anchor them. That leaves room for players who want a different setup, and for designs that look unusual by tour standards.
A long putter, a win, and questions.
The win matters on its own, and the equipment adds a second angle. Putter changes are common on every tour, but a long putter that carries a player to a title gets noticed. It gives other players and equipment makers a reason to look at the category again. One win does not make a trend, and GNN will not treat it as one. The report is worth reading for the details of how the putter came together.
Watch Chacarra's next starts on the DP World Tour. If the putter stays in the bag, the numbers on the greens will show whether this is a lasting change or a hot week.